NINETIES pop hero Chesney Hawkes has signed up to be in Celebrity Big Brother.
The One and Only singer, 53, will be entering the ITV1 reality show next month as he prepares for the launch of his chart comeback.
A TV source said: “Chesney Hawkes is one of those rare British celebrities who crosses generational divides.
“Everyone knows The One and Only even if the youngsters might not recognise his name.
“He’s also had decades in showbiz so CBB bosses hope he’ll be loose-lipped about celebrity encounters over the years, just like Louis Walsh last year.
“It’s perfect timing for Chesney too as he’s releasing a comeback album in April.”;
Dad-of-three Chesney was No1 in the UK singles charts for five weeks with The One and Only in 1991.
He struggled to make further impact on the charts — but has remained in the limelight, most recently with his links to the England men’s football team.
Chesney performed his hit at half-time in their 2022 World Cup match with Wales in Qatar — which spurred on the Three Lions to win with a trio of second-half goals.
Corrie actor Jack P Shepherd and British Olympic great Daley Thompson will also be on CBB, which starts April 7.
